August 19, 2008
LEED 2009 Open for 2nd Public Comment

LEED 2009 is a new version of the rating system that delivers against key environmental and human health impacts, and puts in place a transparent framework for weighting credits accordingly, based on the best available science.

The first public comment period for LEED 2009 ran May 19 - June 22, 2008, and received a record 5,800 comments. The second public comment period opens August 19 and will be open through 5 pm PT September 2. The shorter time frame reflects the fact that only changes made in response to the first public comment period are now up for comment.

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Welcome!
The Delaware Valley Green Building Council, a chapter of the U.S. Green Building Council, was formed in November 2001 at historic Carpenters’ Hall. Its mission is to advance and promote sustainable and environmentally responsible planning, design, construction and operation of the region’s buildings, landscapes, cities and communities, mindful of the legacy we leave for future generations.

The DVGBC is the primary point of contact for users, agencies, and companies interested in sustainable communities and is a leader in fostering cooperation and collaboration among organizations dedicated to environmental responsibility and green planning, design and construction.

The objective of implementing green building design and construction practices is to improve site planning; to safeguard water and ensure its efficient use; to maximize energy efficiency, conserve materials and resources and insure indoor environmental quality. The goal is to significantly reduce or eliminate the negative impact of buildings on their occupants and on our environment.

DVGBC programming is
made possible by our
sustaining sponsors:

Platinum:
AKF Engineers
EwingCole
Liberty Property Trust
Lutron
PECO

Gold:
Allsteel
Bala Consulting Engineers, Inc.
BPG Properties, Ltd.
Brandywine Realty Trust
Bruce E. Brooks & Assoc.
CENTRIA
W.S. Cumby, Inc.
DVL Automation
Forbo
Fox Chase Bank
The Hankin Group
IMC Construction
Opus East LLC
Synergis
Tozour-Trane
Turner
Wallace Roberts & Todd, LLC

Silver:
Armstrong Ceiling Tile
Ballinger
Buzzi Unicem
Clemens Construction Company, Inc.
Corporate Lamp Recycling
Domus, Inc.
LF Driscoll Co.
Energy Alternatives
Fessenden Hall Incorporated
Fox Rothschild
Hercules Cement
Homasote
The Hub Meeting & Event Centers
Irwin & Leighton
Kay Construction
Knoll/Advanced Office Environments
Williard Limbach
MaGrann Associates
Mohawk Fine Papers
The Norwood Company
Penntex Construction Co Inc
J.G. Petrucci Co, Inc
Paul H. Yeomans (PHY) Consulting Engineers, Inc.
Philip Rosenau, Inc.
Sherwin Williams
Skanska USA Building Inc.
TOTO USA
United States Roofing Corporation
Weston Solutions

Certified:
RD Bitzer Co.
The Devereux Foundation
Ex;it / AGS
InterfaceFlor Commercial
Lees Carpet
Mannington
Charles Matsinger Associates/CMA Green
MDC Wallcoverings
The Mohawk Group – Karastan/Bigelow/Lees
Office Environments
P. Agnes, Inc.
Engineering & Design Inst. @ Philadelphia University
RDLA
Resource Dynamics
Re:Vision Architecture
Urban Engineers

Development of this site
made possible through the
generous support of the
Sustainable Development Fund

2008 DVGBC Design Competition
Winners Announced!
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DEADLINE: September 8, 2008
DVGBC is currently seeking nominations for the 2008 Leadership Award. Deadline: Monday, September 8, 2008.
Click here for information.
Click here to submit a nomination.

SAVE the DATE!!!
Thursday, October 16, 2008
DVGBC's 6TH Annual Green Building Celebration at the Comcast Center!

Product Innovation Grant Funding Available
Deadline September 12, 2008
PAGGP has opened a Product Innovation Grant funding round and is seeking proposals from start-ups, established companies, and/or universities with the goal of commercializing green building products.
Click here for additional information on the PAGGP and this opportunity.

The Philadelphia
Green Office Pledge
identifies thirty things that every business can do in sourcing, energy use, recycling and transportation, along with a list of resources for information and assistance. Learn more...

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